Position Type:

Professional/Environmentalist I Date Posted:

8/31/2026

Location:

Health Department Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

Until Filled

ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

Environmental Health Specialist

I DEPARTMENT

Health Department

HIRING RANGE

$29.59

• 32.

86/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

BENEFITS OFFERED

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
• 14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

POSITION TO BE FILLED

ASAP

HOURS & DAYS OF WORK

Monday 8

• 5 p.m.; Tuesday
• Friday 8
• 4 p.

m.; requires weekend hours

LOCATION OF POSITION

Public Services Building

• Dunlap

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Within County (please complete driving page on application)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for educating and protecting the public by supporting disease prevention and solutions to environmental problems and providing awareness of activities/behaviors that adversely affect the environment and public health.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biology, chemical or physical science
• Ability to compile, collate, classify, analyze, and evaluate data and take action based on data analysis
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Pre-employment background check Elkhart County Human Resources 117 N.

Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526

Telephone:

(574) 535-6725

FAX:

(574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS

ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer